Courtesy of Alexander, tonight's specialty is chili. Not just any chili, though - the best chili ever!
Now everyone says their chili is the best, but how many 9 year olds make chili from scratch? Step right up, and see how Alexander does it!
First, chop up the garlic and onion:
Cut the chuck roast into small chunks:
Put the onion into a large pot with olive oil:
Then add the meat:
After it has browned, add the seasoning, tomatoes, beans and garlic:
Add enough hot water to cover the surface and stir well:
Then simmer till nice and thick!
Serve with shredded cheese:
Say cheese!
The Best Chili Ever3 ½ pound boneless chuck roast - trimmed and cut into ¼” chunks
3 tbs. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 5.5 oz cans chili beans (not drained)
2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 tbs. paprika
2 tbs. dried oregano
1 tbs. cumin powder
1 tbs. chili powder
Salt and pepper
Put paprika, oregano, cumin powder, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a small skillet. Heat over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside.
Heat 3 tbs. olive oil in a large cast iron pot. Add onion, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pat beef dry, and add to pot. Stir frequently until meat is browned. Add 2 tbs. of toasted seasoning mixture, and stir well. Add garlic, tomatoes, and chili beans, and stir well. Add enough hot water just to cover the top of the chili, about 1 ½ cups. Return mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours, or until nice and thick. Check seasoning, and add more spice mixture if necessary.
She takes her crafts very seriously:
How cute are these?
The only gripe I have is the bottle of glue we bought - the salesperson said it would make the charms stay on even if the sandals got wet. Yeah, well so does my hot glue gun!
After she printed the instructions, she gathered her supplies: toothpicks, a clear glass, and the the most important part - the pit.
She secured the pit with the toothpicks - it looks like an alien!!
Now, she must keep the bottom fourth of the pit submerged in water at all times, and it should begin sprout within a few weeks.
The kids made vanilla back in June, and that recipe, which came from Food and Wine, was outstanding. A few days ago, they tried a new chocolate gelato recipe from Epicurious, which again, was outstanding.
Tonights recipe comes courtesy of Diannes Dishes - with just a few tweaks, they had the most delicious chocolate ice cream they've ever had. We don't have any pictures of them making the base, since the camera battery was charging.
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
Nothing tastes better on a hot day!
Do you think they enjoyed it?
I wonder what flavor they'll come up with next?
Cut the chuck roast into small chunks:
Put the onion into a large pot with olive oil:
Then add the meat:
After it has browned, add the seasoning, tomatoes, beans and garlic:
Add enough hot water to cover the surface and stir well:
Then simmer till nice and thick!
Serve with shredded cheese:
Say cheese!
The Best Chili Ever
Next, salt and pepper, and Mrs. Dash Chipotle Seasoning:
Mix it all up, and let it sit in the refrigerator while preparing the vegetables.
Then zucchini:
And finally, onion - this part was a little difficult, the fumes started to burn his eyes, so he let David do the work.
And now, it's dinnertime:
It was as delicious as it looks!
